Ingredients 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed1 egg white1 tablespoon cold water1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheeseDash salt Preparation Unfold puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface. In a small bowl, beat egg white and water; brush over pastry. Sprinkle with cheese and salt. Cut into ten 1-in. strips; twist each strip three times. Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 10-13 minutes or until golden brown.
Ingredients 1 stewing chicken (about 5 pounds), cut up4 celery ribs, chopped1 medium onion, chopped4 medium carrots, coarsely chopped1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granulesDUMPLINGS:3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt, optional1/2 teaspoon baking powderMinced fresh parsley, optional Preparation Place chicken, celery and onion in a Dutch oven. Cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until chicken is tender. Remove chicken and keep warm. Skim fat from the pan juices; add water to measure 3 qts....
Ingredients 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 egg1/2 cup canola oil1/2 cup plain yogurt1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2 to 3 medium)3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, whisk the egg, oil, yogurt and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in bananas and chocolate chips....
Ingredients 12 thick-sliced bacon strips (about 1 pound)6 ounces white candy coating, coarsely choppedOptional toppings: Chopped dried apple chips, apricots and crystallized ginger, finely chopped pecans and pistachios, toasted coconut, kosher salt, brown sugar, cayenne pepper and coarsely ground black pepper1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 tablespoon shortening Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Thread bacon strips, weaving back and forth, onto twelve 12-in. soaked wooden skewers. Place on a rack in a large baking pan....
Ingredients 1-1/2 cups fat-free vanilla Greek yogurt1/2 cup 2% milk2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and pitted2 cups halved fresh strawberries1 cup sliced ripe banana1 cup fresh raspberries or frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed1 cup fresh baby spinach1 cup fresh blueberries1/2 cup fresh or frozen blackberries, thawed1/4 cup unflavored whey protein powder Preparation Place all ingredients in a blender; cover and process until smooth.
Ingredients 1/4 cup chopped green onions2 teaspoons butter1-1/3 cups instant brown rice1/3 cup chopped walnuts1-1/3 cups water1/3 cup dried apricots, thinly sliced1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a small saucepan, saute green onions in butter until tender. Add rice and walnuts; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until walnuts are toasted. Add the water, apricots, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed....
Ingredients 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon pepper4 cups thinly sliced fresh cauliflower1 small sweet onion, chopped1-1/2 cups fresh corn1 small sweet red pepper, chopped1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley2 tablespoons butter3/4 cup whole milk1/4 cup white wine or apple juice1 cup shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese Preparation In a bowl, combine the flour, salt, garlic powder and pepper; set aside. In a greased 8-in....
Ingredients 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1 lb. ground beef salt and pepper 1/4 c. ketchup 2 tbsp. mustard 1 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp. garlic powder 2 tbsp. butter 2 10-in. flour tortillas 3 c. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded Preparation Step 1 In a skillet over medium-high heat, pour in olive oil. Cook diced onions until translucent. Add beef and season with salt and pepper....
Ingredients 1 medium eggplant, peeled2 teaspoons salt3/4 cup dry bread crumbs3 teaspoons garlic salt1/2 teaspoon pepper3 eggs3 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 large green pepper, chopped1 medium onion, chopped1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes1 package (6 ounces) sliced part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Cut eggplant into 1/4-in.-thick slices. Place in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt. Let stand for 30 minutes. Rinse under cold water and pat dry with paper towels....
Ingredients 2 cups chopped plum tomatoes1/2 cup minced fresh basil1/3 cup finely chopped red onion3/4 cup Italian salad dressing, divided4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)4 slices Italian bread (1 inch thick), toasted4 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, basil, onion and 1/2 cup dressing; set aside. Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear, basting occasionally with remaining dressing....
Ingredients 2 teaspoons cornstarch1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth2 tablespoons brown sugar3 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon butter, melted1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon hoisin sauce2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot2 teaspoons rice vinegar1/4 teaspoon pepper6 ounces uncooked Japanese soba noodles3/4 pound chicken tenderloins, cubed4 teaspoons canola oil, divided3 cups fresh broccoli stir-fry blend1/4 cup chopped unsalted cashews Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients until blended; set aside. Cook noodles according to package directions....
Ingredients 3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)1/4 cup butter1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries1 cup water1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 tablespoon red wine vinegarDash ground nutmeg Preparation In a shallow bowl, combine flour, salt and pepper; dredge the chicken. In a large skillet, cook chicken in butter until browned on both sides. Remove chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, combine the cranberries, water, brown sugar, vinegar and nutmeg; cover and simmer for 5 minutes....
Ingredients 1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons butter, divided1/2 cup sliced almonds2 tablespoons all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning1/2 teaspoon pepper4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each) 1/2 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth Preparation In a large skillet, melt 1 teaspoon butter over medium-high heat; saute almonds until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Remove from pan. In a shallow bowl, mix flour and seasonings. Dip chicken in mixture to coat lightly....
Ingredients 1/4 c. unsalted butter 1 medium yellow onion 1 red bell pepper 6 clove garlic 1 can tomato juice 1 large tomato 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 tbsp. light brown sugar 1 tbsp. Sriracha hot sauce 2 tsp. grated orange zest 1 tsp. curry powder 3/4 tsp. dried thyme 1/4 tsp. saffron threads 2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 c. dry white wine 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice...
Ingredients 1 package (10 to 11 ounces) butterscotch chips1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon2-1/2 pounds tart apples, peeled and slicedTOPPING:1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup cold butter3/4 cup old-fashioned oats1 cup chopped pecans Preparation In a small bowl, combine the butterscotch chips, flour, brown sugar and cinnamon. Place apples in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with butterscotch chip mixture. Bake at 375° for 20 minutes....
Ingredients 1/4 c. dried porcini mushrooms 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 1/2 lb. fresh shiitake mushrooms salt Freshly ground pepper 1 shallot 1 clove garlic 4 c. finely shredded green cabbage 1/4 c. heavy cream 2 tbsp. chopped tarragon leaves 8 slice peasant bread extra-virgin olive oil Preparation Step 1In a small heatproof bowl, cover the dried porcini with 1 cup of boiling water and let stand until softened, about 15 minutes....
Ingredients 8 cups Corn Pops1 cup salted peanuts2 cups packed brown sugar1 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup light corn syrup1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon baking soda Preparation Preheat oven to 250°. In a large bowl, combine cereal and peanuts; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and corn syrup; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat....
Ingredients 1 (8-oz.) block cream cheese, softened 2 tbsp. sour cream 1/2 c. powdered sugar, sifted 1 tsp. lemon zest 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract Pinch of kosher salt 3/4 c. whipped topping 1 1/4 c. raspberries 1 pound cake, store-bought or homemade Preparation Step 1In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat cream cheese and sour cream together until smooth. Add powdered sugar, lemon zest, vanilla, and salt and beat until combined....
Ingredients 3/4 pound bulk pork sausage1/4 cup chopped onion3 cups diced fresh tomatoes, divided3/4 cup picante sauce4 cups tortilla chips3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided1 medium ripe avocado, diced Preparation Crumble sausage into a large skillet; add onion. Cook over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain well. Add 2 cups tomatoes and picante sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated....
Ingredients 2 large eggs, lightly beaten4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed1/2 cup fat-free cottage cheese1/4 cup nonfat dry milk powderSugar substitute equivalent to 1/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon lemon juice2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 reduced-fat graham cracker crust (9 inches)1 can (20 ounces) reduced-sugar cherry pie filling Preparation In a food processor, combine the first seven ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Pour into the crust. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until the center is almost set....
